J.C. PENNEY CORPORATION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, J.C. PENNEY CORPORATION, INC. — a retail trade facility located at 2001 SOUTH ROAD, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-11-02.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $33,000.00 is more than 5.1× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 452111). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 10, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 28, 2012. Of the 5 total citations, 5 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $33,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $6,600.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this J.C. Penney facility reveals a concentrated and systemic failure in electrical
This facility's $33,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452111 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,952.
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What OSHA violations was J.C. PENNEY CORPORATION, INC. cited for?
J.C. PENNEY CORPORATION, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-11-02.
How much was J.C. PENNEY CORPORATION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $33,000.00 against J.C. PENNEY CORPORATION, INC. in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. Average per citation: $6,600.00.
Is J.C. PENNEY CORPORATION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, J.C. PENNEY CORPORATION, INC. has a risk score of 8 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $33,000.00 is above the industry average.